Green Home Upgrades that Add Value | Tile Backsplashes You Can DIY | Does Solar Really Save Money? | Ep #2116

The Money Pit Home Improvement Podcast

Show notes:

Have you made energy saving improvements that upped your home’s “green” factor? Those improvements can help you sell your home quickly and for top dollar. Tom & Leslie explain why and share tips to create your own green home improvement inventory.

Kitchen backsplashes are a great way to keep the walls behind your counters clean – but they can also be a fun and affordable project to do yourself! We walk you through how to create your own kitchen backsplash with tile.

And you may know what good case of sun burn can do to your skin, but have you ever thought about what those harsh rays can do to your home? Sunlight can fade furniture and floors, raise energy costs. We’ll tell you about a way you can block out just the damaging rays while still enjoying the sunshine.

Plus, answers to your home improvement questions about:

• Is it better to use stain or paint on an outdoor deck?
• How do you know if it’s worth the cost to upgrade your homes air conditioning and heating system?
• What are the benefits of a metal roof and is installing one a DIY project?
• Best way to tile a shower floor so that it is totally leak-proof
• How to repair loose concrete on a porch
• Restoring water pressure in a home with a well pump
• Repairing cracked ceramic tiles that are on top of a concrete floor.

Do you have a home improvement or decor question? Call the show 24/7 at 888-MONEY-PIT (888-666-3974) or post your question here!

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